Gateshead Older People's Assembly is a voluntary organisation, run by older people for older people.

We aim to support the empowerment of older people, to lead fuller lives in their local community.

The Assembly is a friendly and informal group, that is tackling local and national issues at a local level, for instance, recent transport issues and supermarket home delivery services.

Our membership presently stands at over 1600 members.

Each member receives our quaterly Newsletter and occasional mailing containing information on pensions, housing, benefits etc.

The Assembly has developed a comprehensive information library with numerous publications/leaflets which enables us to help you.

In addition to these activities we also have contacts with many other voluntary organisations and statutory bodies such as Age Concern, Help the Aged, Gateshead Council, Primary Care Trust, the Foundation Trust, Warm Zone, Safety Works and many more.

We display materials and pamphlets at functions arranged by such bodies and take part in events such as The Felling and The Ryton Festivals.

We also respond to invitations from groups who wish to know more about the Assembly's work by speaking at coffee mornings, lunch clubs and other organised meetings and arranging our own events in various parts of the borough.

We have a dedicated group of volunteers who support us at all the events we hold. If you would be interested in helping we would love to hear from you.

If you would like further information please telephone us on 0191 438 1721. If we are not available please leave your name and telephone number on the answerphone or email us at admin.assembly@btconnect.com